If you’re hoping for a snowy winter in the Norwich area, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting you’ll be disappointed in the upcoming season.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been around 1792, making long-range weather predictions to help farmers and gardeners plan their season. The predictions are based on “solar science, the study of sunspots and other solar activity;climatology, the study of prevailing weather patterns; and meteorology, the study of the atmosphere,” according to their website.
The claim 80% accuracy.
For their forecast, the Old Farmer’s Almanac considers Connecticut part of the Atlantic corridor, and this year they are expecting a “mild” and “dry” winter.
Old Farmer’s Almanac 2025-2026 winter forecast in Connecticut
In the upcoming winter, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is saying to not expect too many snow days.
“Milder and drier, with most snow falling around the holidays and late winter. Fewer snow days could ease commutes, but not as we get ready to usher in 2026,” the forecast says.
While the overall snowfall is predicted to be below normal, the snowiest perdios are expected in late December, early January and late February.
They’re also predicting above normal temperatures, with the coldest periods in mid to late December as well as early to late January.
How does it compare to other winter 2025-2026 forecasts?
Worth noting, the Old Farmer’s Almanac main competitor, the Farmers’ Almanac, has a very different prediction for the upcoming season.
More: The Farmers’ Almanac extended winter weather forecast has arrived. When will it snow?
They are predicting a “cold and snow-filled” winter in New England, calling it an “old-fashioned winter” with frequent snowstorms.
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter predictions: How much snow will you get?
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